Anchored Therapy Centre - Individual and Couples Therapy

10/06/2025

Motherhood is often pictured as pure joy — soft blankets, sleepy smiles, and glowing happiness. But for many new mothers, the reality is far more complex.

Perinatal depression can show up quietly — not always as tears, but as exhaustion, numbness, irritability, or guilt for not feeling “grateful enough.”
It’s not a sign of weakness or failure. It’s your body and mind signaling that they need care and support.

You might feel:
🌙 Disconnected from your baby
🌙 Overwhelmed by daily tasks
🌙 Like you’re losing parts of yourself

You’re not alone. 1 in 7 new mothers experiences perinatal depression — yet most stay silent, afraid of being judged or misunderstood.

Therapy creates space to unpack those feelings safely, rebuild your sense of self, and learn that asking for help is an act of love — for you and your baby.

10/03/2025

Infidelity feels like an earthquake, shaking trust, safety, and connection.
It’s not just about betrayal. It’s about the deep attachment injury left behind.

With support, couples can:
💬 Understand the “why” behind the betrayal
💬 Rebuild trust—slowly, but steadily
💬 Decide whether to heal together or apart

It’s painful. It isn’t very easy. But healing is possible.

If your relationship is reeling from infidelity, therapy can help you face what feels impossible to say. Reach out today.

10/01/2025

Divorce isn’t just paperwork; it’s grief, loss, and rebuilding your sense of self.
Too often, men go through it silently, carrying the pain alone.

Therapy provides space to:
✔️ Process the grief
✔️ Work through anger in healthy ways
✔️ Rebuild self-worth
✔️ Imagine what’s possible in life after divorce

Strength isn’t pretending you’re fine. Strength is choosing to heal.

If you know someone going through a separation, share this with them. Healing starts with being seen.

09/29/2025

Becoming a mom is life-changing—but it’s not always joyful.

For many new mothers, exhaustion, guilt, and sadness take center stage. This is perinatal depression, and it’s more common than people realize.

💡 You’re not broken—you’re human. And you don’t have to go through this alone.

Share this post to remind new moms that their struggles are valid—and support is out there.

09/26/2025

That little voice in your head doesn’t have to run the show. 🗣️💭

When you learn how to soften your inner critic, you create space for kindness, growth, and peace within yourself. Here are 5 ways to start.

💡 Save this post to revisit whenever your critic feels loud.
❤️ Share this with someone who could use a gentler inner voice today.

09/24/2025

Self-worth isn’t about perfection—it’s about how you see yourself, even when things feel messy. 🌱
Here are small but powerful ways to nurture your sense of worth every day.

✨ Save this post as a reminder for the days you forget your value.
💬 Tell us in the comments: what’s one thing that makes you feel grounded in your worth?

09/22/2025

Happy couples don’t go to therapy because something is “wrong.” They go because they want to keep things right. 💙✨

Think of it as maintenance for the relationship you love, building deeper trust, stronger communication, and tools to navigate the future together.

👉 Tag your partner if you’d try couples therapy as a growth tool.
👉 Share this with someone who thinks therapy is only for a crisis.

09/19/2025

Small questions can spark big shifts.
Here are a few to reflect on:

🔹 “Do I feel safe being fully myself in this relationship?”
🔹 “What do I need today — not what others need from me?”
🔹 “Am I holding onto something that’s no longer serving me?”
🔹 “What would life look like if I trusted myself more?”
🔹 “What story am I telling myself… and is it true?”

These aren’t about judgment — they’re about self-discovery.
Sometimes asking the right question opens the door to a whole new chapter.

💬 Which question hits home for you right now?

Try journaling on one of these tonight and see what comes up.

09/17/2025

Growth doesn’t always feel like fireworks ✨.

Sometimes it’s quiet, subtle, and easy to overlook.
Here are a few signs you might be growing more than you realize:

✅ You pause before reacting instead of snapping back
✅ You say “no” without feeling guilty every single time
✅ You notice your triggers instead of getting swept away
✅ You feel emotions without judging them as “good” or “bad”
✅ You let yourself rest without calling it “lazy”

Remember: real change often feels small in the moment — but adds up over time.

💬 Which of these have you noticed in yourself lately?

Save this as a reminder for days when you feel like you’re “not making progress.

09/17/2025

09/15/2025

Meet Shivani Patel

Shivani provides a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for healing.
She works with individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum, and cultural identity concerns.

📍 Book with Shivani here: www.anchoredtherapycentre.com

Shivani integrates evidence-based approaches, including:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

Solution-Focused Therapy

Mindfulness & Trauma-Informed Care

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy (Adults & Teens)

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

Virtual & In-Person Therapy (Mississauga, Georgetown, Milton, Halton Hills)

Shivani provides therapy in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu, offering culturally sensitive support to clients of diverse backgrounds.

🎶 Fun fact: Shivani is trained in Indian classical and opera music — she believes music is one of the best medicines for the soul.

✨ Offering therapy at standard rates with sliding scale options available.

09/12/2025

Men: Anger Isn’t the Enemy — Avoiding It Is 💥

From a young age, many men hear:
“Don’t cry.”
“Man up.”
“Control your temper.”

The message? Emotions = weakness.

But here’s the truth ⬇️
Anger itself isn’t bad. For many men, it’s the only “acceptable” emotion — and when ignored or bottled up, it often explodes in harmful ways.

Therapy helps men:
✅ Understand what anger is really saying
✅ Express it without hurting themselves or others
✅ Channel it into fuel for growth

💡 Anger doesn’t make you less of a man. Learning to work with it makes you a stronger one.

If you’ve been told “your anger is the problem” — maybe it’s time to look at what’s underneath it. Therapy can help.